Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
57.4 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allentown, PA
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Brownstown, PA
Jack Pace
Allentown to Brownstown is 57.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via Warren Street Bypass, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it less about speed and more about navigating through communities. With a short duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a flexible, same-day excursion.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 10% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, including Warren Street Bypass and West Hamilton Boulevard. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 24 miles on Warren Street Bypass. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you transition between different local road segments throughout the 1 hour and 20-minute drive.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.9 miles (US 222): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.7 miles (US 222 / Allentown Pike): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Hamilton Boulevard
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto US 222 / Allentown Pike
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto PA 12 / Warren Street Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Street Bypass | 24 mi | 30m |
| West Hamilton Boulevard | 6 mi | 8m |
| Allentown Pike | 6 mi | 10m |
| US 222 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Kutztown Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North 5th Street Highway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Tilghman Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Allentown, PA and Brownstown, PA.
Start on Tilghman Street
Turn left onto North Cedar Crest Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 222
Continue on PA 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Enter roundabout onto US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222
Continue on US 222 BUS
Continue on US 222 BUS
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 12
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 772
Turn left onto School Lane Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Allentown, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Allentown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Brownstown, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.52 one way
$19.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Allentown on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Brownstown on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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